For many young people with #ADHD, it's hard to feel understood by parents or guardians. As Jhillika Kumar shares in this interview, thinking outside the box can go a long way in supporting those with ADHD. Jhillika Kumar is a 23-year-old social impact entrepreneur, Diversity & Inclusion community builder, and Grace Hopper Celebration keynote speaker, as a person with ADHD herself, and advocate for disability empowerment. She is the sister of a non-speaking autistic individual named Vikram, who is the source of inspiration behind founding Mentra - an employment platform that matches neurodivergents with meaningful careers. Jhillika grew up in Dubai and moved to the US for her studies, and founded Mentra whilst she was still in university. 

This interview is part of the Utopia campaign, a collaboration between ADHD Girls and Qbtech. By shedding light on the unique lived experiences of neurodivergent individuals, Utopia aims to create a broader, more universal understanding of what it’s like to experience life with ADHD.   For those living with ADHD, their families, and clinicians alike, this interview offers a wealth of real, relatable stories.